E-2 Visa

Overview of the E-2 Visa The E-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows nationals of treaty countries to enter the United States to invest in and manage a business. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a substantial investment in a bona fide enterprise and show that they are in a position to develop and direct...

The E-2 visa is an excellent pathway for investors from treaty countries to enter the U.S. and manage their own business. One of the key aspects of securing an E-2 visa is demonstrating a substantial investment in the U.S. enterprise. However, many prospective applicants are unsure if they can use loans to meet the investment...

Navigating the intricate web of immigration options can be exciting yet complex. The decision between the E-2 visa and EB-5 visa may appear straightforward for foreign investors and entrepreneurs. However, these visas diverge significantly in their requirements, benefits, and long-term pathways to permanent residency. Discerning which visa is most suitable for you will depend on...

The Patel Law Group immigration practice was retained to obtain first-time E-2 approval for a treaty investor and family.. The investor formed a new entity in the state of Texas, to purchase part of the assets of an already established business in the United States. The purchased assets, namely a client list of the accounting...

USCIS has stated it will suspend the biometrics requirements for H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2 and E-3 applicants from May 17th, 2021 for a period of 2 years.  The biometric requirement was introduced by the Trump administration and was particularly cumbersome for H-4 and L-2 applicants as it meant that their applications would no longer be...

The E-2 classification is a type of investor visa which allows E-2 treaty investors an individual and his/her family to come to the United States on a temporary basis to run a business. E-2 classification is not open to everyone. For, example citizens of India do not qualify for E-2 status. Therefore, if you are...